Postcode B42 2SH is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perry Beeches East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Beeches East is £49,764 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Perry Park.
Perry Beeches East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Perry Beeches East is £49,764 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from B42 2SH.
Perry Beeches East near B42 2SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Perry Park | Large | Walking directions to Perry Park |
Based on 245 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,850 up to £417,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 135 | £217,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 84 | £211,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 17 | £125,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,950 | £75,000 | £132,500 | £130,500 |
| 2017 | £274,725 | £114,000 | £145,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £300,450 | £94,500 | £155,000 | £140,750 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £108,000 | £160,000 | £156,385 |
| 2020 | £262,975 | £110,500 | £161,000 | £151,500 |
| 2021 | £311,250 | £123,000 | £180,000 | £173,000 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £367,000 | £125,000 | £205,500 | £192,000 |
| 2024 | £256,000 | £143,000 | £215,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £302,500 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £117,500 | £221,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £128 | £173 | £169 |
| 2017 | £227 | £169 | £181 | £178 |
| 2018 | £242 | £151 | £190 | £189 |
| 2019 | £257 | £169 | £204 | £202 |
| 2020 | £281 | £160 | £214 | £199 |
| 2021 | £263 | £182 | £229 | £222 |
| 2022 | £308 | £194 | £250 | £242 |
| 2023 | £311 | £202 | £265 | £249 |
| 2024 | £291 | £232 | £264 | £257 |
| 2025 | £330 | £214 | £265 | £267 |
| 2026 | £308 | £216 | £276 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 18, Grindleford Road, Birmingham, B42 2SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 7, Hathersage Road, Birmingham, B42 2RZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 111, Hathersage Road, Birmingham, B42 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 105, Hathersage Road, Birmingham, B42 2RY | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 57, Hassop Road, Birmingham, B42 2SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the B42 2SH postcode area, located within Perry Beeches East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Longstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Select Convenience Store | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PW | Walking directions to Select Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Good News | Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HL | Walking directions to Good News |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 901 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B44 8NS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B42 2SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Geoffrey Green
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin James McAuley
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 2SH records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around B42 2SH in Perry Beeches East is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B42 2SH, including Perry Beeches Nursery School (Good), Priestley Smith School (Outstanding) and Arena Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B42 2SH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B42 2SH is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Geoffrey Green (Reform UK) and Martin James McAuley (Reform UK).